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Giant Jilipis of Kenjakura
'Jilipi' is believed to have travelled all the way from Persia to Bengal during the medieval age
Hooghly artist creates history by drawing CM’s miniature on palm leaf
Ghosh's amazing feat has not only made his hometown proud, but the entire state is basking in his reflected glory
The house that celebrates Durga Puja with patriotic songs
Rare Puja rituals of Kolkata's Hathkhola Dutta Bari
Chittaranjan Das to Subhash Bose – illustrious Presidents of Baghbazar Sa...
For more than a century, 'Baghbazar Sarbojanin Durgotsav' has been a silent witness to the changing times
Water ambulance service launched for residents of Sundarbans
The new water ambulance will be of great assistance to the residents of the remote delta islands
Three Kolkata Restaurants get Heritage plaque – Mocambo, Kwality & Trinca...
With the newly bestowed Heritage Plaques, these three restaurants might turn into iconic puja hotspots this year
On World Animal Day, a Kolkata hospital is asking for your help
An international day of action for animal rights and welfare
Jute Durga Idol with a difference – made by orphans of Nimtouri Orphanage...
All members of Nimtouri Home are working diligently to present a spectacular show for the audience during the Pujas
Jalpaiguri tops Bengal language list with a diversity of 98 dialects
The district is a shining example of unity despite the multiplicity of dialects spoken here
Dr Nilratan Sircar had taken up medicine to know cause of his mother’s de...
Remembering him on his birth anniversary
Where did Sri Ramkrishna come to meet his Daayar Sagar?
Iconic building still stands tall in Kolkata
Bengali scientists shine bright in India’s highest Science Award – Bhat...
Four from Bengal bag the Bhatnagar Award 2021
‘Tola, ‘Para’ and ‘Tala’: What Kolkata’s old place names tell u...
Two forces behind the growth of Calcutta were commerce and military might
Did you know Behala is older than 330-year-old Kolkata?
Part of the city that is more ancient than Kolkata! Some say 800-years-old
Sarat Bose, the older brother who stayed in the background
The eighth edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’
Will SD and RD's home truly become a museum?
Kolkata Municipal Corporation has plans to buy the property
Kolkata Blue Plaque, a drive to make heritage part of daily life
The scheme is modelled on the London Blue Plaque
Saradindu Bandopadhyay - not just detective Byomkesh, but a master writer o...
On his death anniversary
Poison Info Centre of RG Kar gets a prestigious place in WHO list
Only Government Hospital in India to get this position
Kolkata is Safest Metro to live in as per National Crime Records Bureau dat...
Data shows Kolkata has recorded the lowest rate of cognizable offences
Euro-style Vistadome trains usher in a big boost to North Bengal tourism
North Bengal’s 'Vistadome luxury train service' has become the talk of the town, with tourists comparing the experience to that of Swiss Euro Rail
Tea stall that perennially shares food with penniless nomads: Meet the Karm...
The Karmakars have been feeding poor people every day with a missionary zeal
Burdwan boy gets prestigious US scholarship for research on growing rice in...
Akash Dutta is preparing to travel to the US to conduct research on how to genetically modify plants to generate more sustainable species
Minaret sculptors of Kanthalia in Murshidabad hold on to dying art
The potters of Kanthalia village are the exclusive minaret makers in the country
‘Pandu Rajar Dhipi’ – Bengal’s Chalcolithic site could be as old as...
An archaeological marvel signifying a rich heritage, it once ran parallel to the late Harappan era
Beliaghata Gandhi Bhavan: Epicentre of fight against communalism
The building that bears witness to a vital chapter of Indian history
Sculptor’s wonder: Creative ‘Bus House’ of Bolpur
Potter from Bengal creates a unique art form with commercial success too
GB Exclusive: Darjeeling Zoo set to be revamped on Prague Zoo model
An agreement (MoU) has been signed between the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Prague Zoo authorities
A walk down Sealdah and Bowbazar, among the oldest areas of Kolkata
Sealdah was intrinsic to the growth of the city
National Handicraft Award for women mat makers of Medinipur
Both women are from Sabang in Paschim Medinipur
Gumghar Lane & Hospital – Where People were Quarantined in British Kolkat...
The famous hospital in central Kolkata is currently the centre for treating covid-19 patients
Go see a Kolkata ‘mess bari’ before it vanishes
Yet another way of life is on its way out in the city
A Stanford graduate had launched Margo soap a century ago as part of Swade...
Khagendra Das' answer to British supremacy in FMCG goods
Rituparno Ghosh special, Part I: 'His bottom line was, I want it done’
Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh
How did Bengal’s only classical music gharana originate?
Tracing the rise and fall of Bishnupur Gharana
Bankim Chandra described a different face of ‘Krishna’ in Krishnacharit...
Bengal worshipped the Lord with a difference!
Bankura, a wildlife paradise apart from everything else
The next time you visit Bankura, take in some of its forests
After almost 80 years, perhaps Netaji can finally rest in peace
Why is Netaji’s death still a mystery?
Plot No 5 was Uttam Kumar’s Last Movie. Not Ogo Bodhu Sundori
Plot No. 5 was a hit in Bengal and it ran for as many as 10 weeks in Elite Cinema Hall
From kebabs to fruits, walking through the bazaars of old Kolkata
Musical instruments, wigs, hookahs, attar, take your pick
As Jhulan starts tomorrow, GB takes you to Jhulan Bari of Kolkata
200-year-old heritage house with a narrow hanging lane between two houses!
In Kolkata’s 331st year, a look at its oldest road
The road supposedly took its name from a notorious robber
RYDE – ‘All Day Same Fare’ App Cab launched in Kolkata
Services will be available 24X7 and the fare will be the same throughout the day
Gold Mask for Durga Idol to spread Pandemic awareness
To raise public awareness, the Durga idol at Baguiati Pujo Club will be wearing a mask this year
Cultivation of superior quality Prawn with low Glycemic Index starts in We...
New Hatcheries in Haldia to bring huge profits
For the first time in the history of Durga Puja, women priestesses will con...
This year, Maa Durga will be invoked by mothers
Taki, the land of zamindars, has a diverse cultural legacy
Experience a relaxing weekend getaway at a Bagan Bari resort
‘Colours of Kolkata’ the new graffiti revolution launched by WBTC
‘Colours of Kolkata’ campaign starts from Park Circus and will cover most of the depots’ walls until Durga Puja
Evolution of the Bengali chorchori
A time-saving Bengali recipe that used to feed joint families once upon a time
Tree plantation drive for a greener Maidan
Kolkata has launched a tree plantation initiative in response to the devastation caused by numerous cyclones
Bengal’s MR Bangur given India’s Best District Hospital tag by Niti Aay...
During the COVID-19 2nd wave, it became the first government Covid facility to introduce virtual visiting hours for its patients
Bengal starts Tree Ambulance service
The Tree Ambulance, accompanied by plant experts, is ready to help increase Mother Nature's green cover
Season’s tallest Durga idol sets sail for USA
A 10-feet tall idol of Goddess Durga has been shipped to the United States
First robotic kidney transplant of Eastern India performed in Kolkata
Robot Assisted Kidney Transplantation (RAKT) is pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery
West Bengal kick starts CNG buses to reduce fare during diesel price rise
The dual fuel engine introduced by the State Transport Department of Bengal is both environmental friendly and economically viable
Four decades after death, India’s IVF baby pioneer gets state recognition...
Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay was ostracized in his lifetime
West Bengal Government executes massive Mangrove Plantation in Sundarbans
South 24-Parganas district administration has finalized plans to plant 7.5 crores mangrove sapling
West Bengal Government recieves multiple SKOCH Awards
West Bengal Government's hard work brings accolades with multiple SKOCH Awards
Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja committees receive vaccine boost
The vaccination programme is being held at Rabindra Bhaban
Documentary with strong Bengal connect wins Golden Eye at Cannes
Payal Kapadia’s first feature ‘A Night of Knowing Nothing’ bagged the prestigious Golden Eye Award for ‘Best Documentary’ at the Cannes Film Festival 2021
‘Once Upon A Time in Calcutta’ gets selected at Venice Film Festival
National Award-winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third feature, ‘Once Upon A Time In Calcutta,’ has been selected in the prestigious upcoming 78th Venice Film Festival
Graduate from Kolkata Medical College tops AIIMS entrance Exam
Another medical graduate from Malda, has ranked seventh in the same examination
On the waterfront: a walk along the Hooghly
The Hooghly made Calcutta attractive to European traders
India’s map makers to make special maps to aid disaster response in Benga...
NATMO and NDRF have signed an agreement
‘Germany only helped India as much as it suited them’
Presenting the eighth edition of The Anita Dialogues
West Bengal Tourism Department and France join hands for Chandannagar reviv...
The French settlement in Chandannagar came up in 1692
Dukoribala Devi, first female revolutionary from Bengal to be booked under ...
Favourite ‘Mashima’ for revolutionaries
Kolkata’s first linguistic interpreter recruited by East India Company wa...
How Ratan Sarkar saved the day for Basaks and Seths
Remembering the doctor who created India's first and world's second test tu...
The first test tube baby of India, Durga was born under Dr Mukhopadhyay
Walk on for a perfect balance of religion and commerce
The fifth episode of our customised walk around old Kolkata
A spectacular comeback for Bengal's Sutirtha Mukherjee
Sutirtha Mukherjee won her debut match at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Sweden's Linda Bergström
Looking back at Goutam Ghose's iconic movie 'Paar'
On his birthday, GB pays tribute to director Ghose and his protest movies
City’s beloved Prachi cinema beats pandemic blues with a new look
The ‘Prachi model’ could well become an example
The British war memorial in Kolkata built by melting enemy cannons!
Have you ever been to Pepper Pot near Prinsep Ghat?
Bhutanghat, paradise on earth
Bhutanghat is situated in the mountainous terrain along the river Raidak
Mirik, the magic is just beginning
Mirik is surrounded by several well-known and picturesque tea estates
Dwijendralal Ray, the genius we forget to remember
Looking back at a super achiever on his 159th birthday
Kolkata street where Rabindranath wrote Nirjhare Swapnobhanga
Sudder Street is a meeting place of multi-cultural people
The places of worship in old Calcutta, and what we learn from them
A walk around Canning Street and Brabourne Road
Plagiarized by Spielberg, Ray’s ‘The Alien’ failed to land in Bengal!...
Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’ would not have been possible without Satyajit Ray’s script for ‘The Alien’
Negative RTPCR or double vaccination must for tourists in WB
State government steps up drive against third wave
How Kolkata-based spice business reached European shores!
Dhannalal Jain: The success story of the Masala King of India
Chamurchi, home of the musical cave
Described as the Gateway to Bhutan, Chamurchi is filled with awe-inspiring biodiversity
The ‘Maharaja’ of Indian cricket – Sourav Ganguly
Dada’s Dadagiri on and off field has always attracted all
Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe
The term khichuri (khicṛī) is derived from the Sanskrit khiccā, a dish of rice and legumes
The quiet passing of Bengal’s double Olympic gold medallist
Keshav Chandra Dutt has left us far more quietly than he should have
Hon’ble CM launches drive to place Bengal on global tourism map
Tourism Minister Indranil Sen embarks on implementation tour
WHO concurs potency of Bengal’s sesame seeds in fighting Covid-19
Two Bengali scientists prove potency of Til
Kolkata’s Arushi Pant receives this year’s prestigious Diana Award
Since the age of 10, Pant worked on a child protection project in the rural districts of West Bengal
Kolkata Police initiates digital devices for the underprivileged pupils
Kolkata Police introduces 'Duare Shiksha'
Kurseong in the rains, an experience not to be missed
Kurseong was beloved of Netaji Subhas Bose and his family
Dokra handicraft, a thing of ancient beauty
The Bengal Store’s Dokra pieces retain all their original beauty
Octogenarian village chef Pushparani Sarkar turns Youtube Sensation
Pushparani’s channel Villfood, now boasts of 1.47 million subscribers
Remembering the mystic music of Bhaba Pagla
In celebration of Bhaba Pagla’s deeply philosophical spirit
From Jhargram to Tokyo Olympics! Pranati Nayak, India’s lone gymnast from...
Pranati Nayak is the only other female gymnast from India to qualify for the Olympics after Dipa Karmakar
State launches student credit card, following Mamata’s election promise
The scheme offers loans to students in Class 10 and above
Take Bengal’s Mango Tourism trail to see how much you don’t know
West Bengal still grows over 150 varieties of mangoes
The many good things about pure ghee
While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite
Michael Madhusudan, the genius who lost his way
Remembering one of Bengal’s greatest literary figures
West Bengal Government launches Lakshmi Bhandar scheme to help poor familie...
The scheme will provide financial aid to women heads of families
A little bit of BBD Bag, a whole lot of Calcutta
Yet more vignettes of Kolkata’s heritage on our weekly walk
Organisers, priests, idol makers to get vaccines before Pujas in Howrah
Howrah health administration has set a target of 20,000 vaccinations daily
Wooden tram of Kolkata, gets its place at the Heritage Transport Museum in ...
To be showcased at Heritage Transport Museum
Royal retreats, the heritage palace hotels of Bengal
The ‘Rajbari Hotel’ phenomenon has rapidly gained ground in West Bengal
Bengal and its ITIs top India’s skill development charts
The state currently has 272 ITIs, 153 polytechnics, and 21 pharmacy institutes
A lifetime in 11 years, the Netaji-Emilie saga
The June edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ marks the first time Emilie met Subhas
KMC starts first COVID safe home for children in Kolkata
Preparation for 3rd COVID wave in full swing
West Bengal Government to recruit 32,000 teachers this year
State Government to carry out recruitment process in the education sector
Chandannagar Assembly Constituency shows the way with 'Duare Vaccine'
Most elderly residents of the town have been covered by the programme
Enjoy the lockdown with your very own customised Kolkata Walk
Take small steps towards a post-Covid world
Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting, joint creators of Durand history
Kolkata’s Durand connection began with Mohun Bagan 1oo years ago
CM launches second phase of ‘Krishak Bandhu’, to benefit 60 lakh farmer...
The scheme also makes provisions for agricultural labourers and sharecroppers
Famous Field Recordist Deben Bhattacharya who made Music on desert roads
Meet the Bengali who introduced Bengal’s traditional folk music to the world arena
Baranti, the dream eco-tourism destination
Baranti is a small tribal village in Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district
Dhrupad maestro Bahadur Khan popularized the Bishnupur Gharana
Was Bahadur Khan honoured by king of Bishnupur?
Hemanta-Uttam, a bond that bent, but never broke
Inseparable on the silver screen, the two were fast friends in real life too
First rail link between Bengal and Sikkim promises boost for tourism
The Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Project was proposed when Mamata Banerjee was Railway Minister
Did Tagore compose Jana Gana Mana in praise of King George V?
Well, the answer is NO and was clarified by the poet himself in a letter written in 1937
Khejuri Post Office – India’s first post office
The birthplace of India’s First official Telegraph line connecting Calcutta-Khejuri and Diamond Harbour
Barrackpore, the ancient town the British 'adopted'
Long before it became India's first British cantonment, Barrackpore was an ancient settlement
Dr. Ramendra Lal Mukherjee invents pocket ventilator as a safe alternative ...
This inexpensive ventilator can provide instant support to patients with breathing trouble
Darjeeling on foot, an experience not to be missed
Experience Darjeeling from a different perspective with a heritage walk
West Bengal Government drafts a 120-crore plan to save the East Kolkata Wet...
The plan has been drafted with the help of experts which shall be implemented in the next five years
State tourism department begins India’s first vaccination drive for indus...
A total of 6 lakh vaccine recipients have been targeted
This monsoon, put Hilsa Tourism on the map!
Drive down to a hilsa hotspot and take your pick of fresh catch
As Bengal’s Covid figures markedly improve, will life crawl back to norma...
The latest government guidelines offer partial lockdown relaxations
Meet Ujjal Pal-- the man from Siuri who cycled to the top of Chander Pahar
Real life Shankar of Chander Pahar back in action?
Mojilpur clay dolls, endangered examples of an ancient Bengali craft
Mojilpur clay dolls differ from fired-clay dolls made in other parts of Bengal
Succulent Sandesh and 200-year-old heritage ‘Makhan Lal Sandesh’
This 200-year- old sweet shop is a go-to destination for all the connoisseurs of sweets
What did Rituparno Ghosh have to say about Death?
On the director’s death anniversary in his own words
The British beautified Kolkata with shady avenues. How?
Celebrated art historian Rathin Mitra speaks on Dalhousie Institute
Kolkata startup develops mobile app to monitor oxygen saturation and pulse ...
This app uses the rear camera and flashlight to give accurate SpO2 & pulse readings
Bengali scientist creates long-lasting disinfectant to ward off COVID-19
DuroKea sanitizer provides prolonged protection against a wide range of germs including COVID-19 virus
Chitre monastery, the place to be on Buddha Purnima
Chitre is a beautiful mountain village in North Bengal
Amphan, Yaas prove how global warming is changing cyclones
Why are tropical cyclones becoming so frequent, and so intense?
Love never dies! Nazrul's famous love letter to his lady love on his birth ...
The letter that harbours emotions hitherto unknown
Kolkata Police Hospital now a Covid hospital, general public welcome
The new-look hospital has 300 beds
L.Madeira, a 200-year-old mortuary of Kolkata
Who could run away from the clutches of the inevitable reality of life!
Why was Manik Bandopadhyay’s writings influenced by Marxism?
Bandopadhyay’s writings dealt with the wretchedness of existence in the context of rural Bengal
Gifted Artist Anirban Mishra’s colourful world of Pens and Ink
Misra’s traditional hand-made pens are a hit among the masses
Raw honey from the Sundarbans, and the story behind it
The raw honey that comes to us directly from beehives in the Sundarbans tells a tale of hardship and courage
West Bengal tightens lockdown guidelines, extended to May 30
The announcement was made by chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay
Mr U. Ray, Bengal’s gift to the world of printing
Like his contemporary Rabindranath Tagore, Upendrakishore Roy Chowdhury was a polymath
How Tagore was ‘stamped’ on the world
In the 160th year of his birth, here’s looking at stamps on Tagore
From St Xavier’s to Tollywood, Bengal shows rare community Covid relief
Celebrities Parambrata, Anupam, Riddhi and Rwitobroto join hands in this hour of need
Mamata retains portfolios in new cabinet, major changes in education, food ...
A total of 17 new faces are ministers in Mamata Banerjee’s third-term cabinet
Enter the world of MAli, the cartoonist by passion
Mahafuj Ali, or MAli’s works have quite often gone viral
Iconic bakery Kookie Jar shuts down factory due to COVID-19
Shop that baked Satyajit Ray’s birthday cakes for years, shuts down
Indumadhab Mallick revolutionized the kitchen with the invention of ‘Icmi...
The cooker that transformed the lives of Indian ladies
Kolkata’s iconic Mohan’s Books and Magazines downs shutters
E-books have arrived, driving the last nail on Mohan’s coffin
Mamata announces new Covid measures, suspends local trains
The announcement comes hours after the CM’s swearing-in
New Indian digital player Dialoguein presents global Bengali lit fest
‘Dialoguein Global Bengali Lit-Fest’, is to be held from May 6-8
19th Century Woodcut Print Kali Poster by Benimadhab Bhattacharya
The dark power of feminine strength
Bengali immunologist gets top honour in USA for original research
Dr Sankar Ghosh among 120 newly elected members announced by the National Academy of Sciences
Chitrakar infuses modern social atrocities in Patachitra
Bhaskar Chitrakar tries to contemporize Kalighat Pata
Scientist Dr. Prabuddha Kundu and team develop triple-antigen oral COVID va...
If approved, this will be the first triple antigen composition manufactured by India
Tea garden bungalows of North Bengal come alive in new book
The heritage homes are scattered across Darjeeling and the Dooars
Bengal’s troubled relationship with May Day
For three decades, ‘lockout’ and ‘union’ were part of life in Bengal
Kolkata Physicist makes path breaking Solar Particle Detector to detect Sun...
Path breaking discovery to help explore the myriad mysteries of the Sun
Highest ever net surplus in a decade at Kolkata Port Trust
Kolkata Port Trust witnesses a surplus of 26 percent
IIT Kharagpur’s COVIRAP test kit to give reports in 45 minutes
COVIRAP testing is said to be more effective for community-level screening
Kolkata Police creates green corridor for transportation of oxygen
Special task force created to stop hoarding of cylinders
Chinatown’s oldest shop builds a culinary bridge
They will home-deliver home-made Chinese sauces and frozen food
Far away from the Maidan, the ‘IFA Shield’ comes alive in Harrow
Captaining the two sides will be Chima Okorie and Dipendu Biswas
A meeting with living legend and one of Netaji’s lieutenants
Asha Sahay joined the Rani of Jhansi regiment in Bangkok
On Earth Day, why not give ecotourism a boost?
Gajoldoba and Lamahatta are two of Bengal’s foremost ecotourism destinations
Daniell’s canvas picturing elephants on Chowringhee
GB brings you some enchanting landscapes of British ruled Calcutta
Not just a freedom fighter, Chittaranjan Das was also a poet
His poems were translated by none other than Aurobindo
Spend a perfect weekend at Diamond Harbour
Located close to the Gangasagar delta, Diamond Harbour was formerly known as Hajipur
Chilligola Rosogollas – the chilli infused sweet has attained cult status...
Made by the shop that Netaji had once visited
Prof Suman Chakraborty from Bengal gets prestigious Science Award
Chakraborty's contribution towards affordable healthcare
Domestic tourism and the travel-crazy Bengali
A tendency to go off the beaten track has taken the Bangali to all corners of the world
Mama Bhagne, the natural wonder of Birbhum
Mama Bhagne has become a tourist attraction in the Dubrajpur area
Kumartuli Turnaround – Season’s 1st Durga Idol sets sail to Sydney
With exports picking up, Kumartuli artisans breathe a sigh of relief
The house that Sarat Chandra built
Sarat Kuthi is the house where the author wrote some of his greatest works
Bengal tops India’s Small Savings with Rs 90,000 crore
Bengal is leading the way in small savings collections
Chalsa, queen of the Dooars
What truly sets Chalsa apart is its proximity to two of Bengal’s most famous forest reserves
A Library in an old fridge: It can only happen in Kolkata, The City of Lear...
Kalidas and Kumkum Halder’s new venture has turned into a hit
On World Health Day, a look back at some of medicine’s greatest triumphs
This year, the theme for World Health Day is ‘Building a Fairer and Healthier World for Everyone’
City restaurant hosts lunch in honour of Zomato delivery executives, netize...
‘Calcutta 64’ and ‘Awadhi Biryani’ recently organised a lunch for those who never taste the food they deliver
Why are people pretending as though Covid has vanished?
With cases rising daily, why are we still not following Covid protocol?
National Medical College scripts history with first snake venom oral antido...
‘Varespladib’ has shown promising results in clinical trials
Bengal’s Centenarian takes Covid-19 shot, inspires all to take the jab
Manorama Biswas from Jayantipur village creates history after getting vaccinated
Junput and Udaipur, Bengal’s hidden seaside jewels
For solitude and serenity, these two are perfect weekend getaways
‘Amit Shah runs the BJP, but can we say Mr Modi doesn’t run it?’
Election strategist Prashant Kishor on why he thinks TMC will retain Bengal
Hall and Anderson - The first departmental store of the 'City of Joy'
Tracing the first in this era of stand-alone shops
‘Nehru was noncommittal when I asked for Indian citizenship’
The second episode of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ with Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter
Top 10 summer destinations in West Bengal - Part I
In no particular order, here are Bengal’s top 10 summer retreats
The world famous ivory carving craftsmen of Bengal, patronized by the Nawab...
Does the craft still survive?
Govt eco-resort near Sandakphu set to open doors to guests
The resort is at Tonglu, between Manebhanjan and Sandakphu
Tracing the 'Bangali gaddis' of Burra Bazar
Bengali traders were pushed out by traders from other parts of India
Jagajibanpur, Malda’s best kept secret
Had it not been for Jagajibanpur, the history of the Palas would be incomplete
Make a trip to Coochbehar Palace, a dream built in brick
Modeled after Buckingham Palace, it was built by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan
The temple in Kolkata that survived an earthquake and cyclone
‘Black Pagoda’ that withstood natural calamities
On International Day of Forests, here’s looking at Baikunthapur and its t...
For 2021, the theme of the International Day of Forests is ‘Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being’
Kurumbera Fort, a centuries-old mystery
The fort displays the architecture of ancient Odisha, but what was it built for?
All the goodness of fresh fruits in our mixed fruit jam
Our mixed fruit jams are free of chemicals and preservatives
Purna Das Baul, the man who took Bengal’s baul songs to the global stage
Why was he compared to Bob Dylan?
Why Bengal is a haven for heritage tourism
Its colonial past is certainly not the only heritage that Bengal boasts of
The first biopic on Mujibur Rahman was made in Kolkata
GB brings this incredible tale on Bangobondhu’s birth anniversary
Haridhan Mukherjee – The ‘Mama’ of Bengali cinema who fought poverty ...
Satyajit Ray respected his versatile acting prowess
West Bengal's Hasimara Airbase to house IAF Rafale squadron
Rafale fighter jets are expected to arrive by mid-April
West Bengal records one of the highest COVID-19 vaccine beneficiaries
West Bengal successfully vaccinated 84,505 health workers in just 6 days
Tea tourism, a growing industry in itself
Experience unparalleled natural beauty, taste some of the world’s finest teas
Bengali author Sankar receives Sahitya Akademi Award
Sankar is also regarded as a street food expert
Why the Bishnupur Museum in Bankura is a must visit
Bankura has a history of human habitation since prehistoric times
Sonamukhi’s Sohini in US-Biden administration
The US President Joe Biden appointed Bengal’s Sohini Chatterjee
Did Victoria Ocampo turn Rabindranath Tagore into a painter?
How Ocampo inspired Tagore to explore the creative world of art and painting
Kalyani - the town that carries Bidhan Roy’s scars of unrequited love
Declared a Smart City by the state government in 2014
Gajoldoba, a tourism hotspot in the making
Located by the Teesta river, Gajoldoba is close to the Baikunthapur forest
Post COVID, Dalhousie street-food vendors get hygiene training
Dalhousie Square to turn into heritage ‘Food Street’
Sittong, Bengal’s orange and quinine county
The first sight of luscious oranges hanging from trees is delightful
Sridhar Acharya, the forgotten Bengali mathematician
Though part of an elite group, Sridhar Acharya’s name is rarely mentioned
Victoria Ocampo sold her necklace to pay for Tagore’s stay in Argentina
Ocampo’s profound admiration for Tagore and her personal sacrifice
Baba Bhootnath’s tea stall at Nimtala Ghat
‘Sadhu Baba’ Hari Shankar Pandey’s popular tea stall attracts a huge crowd, daily
Eco Park in New Town hosts workshop on its resident birds
Eco Park has evolved from just a patch of wasteland
Amidst all the gloom, Kolkata’s iconic Metro Cinema opens in a new avatar...
The hall that was built in 1935
Pahari Sanyal was not just a brilliant actor but a singer too
Even Satyajit Ray made him sing in his movies
Delivering the essence of Bengal, The Bengal Store crosses a milestone
In just eight months, The Bengal Store has reached out to 23 states across India
Buxa National Park, where nature and history live together
The incredibly diverse ecosystem of Buxa makes it a highly attractive tourist destination
Paschim Medinipur, the birthplace of heroes
From ancient archaeology to modern history, Paschim Medinipur has it all
As tourism grows, Lamahatta says no to plastic
Tourists may bring in money, but they also bring plastic bottles, empty plastic packets, and every other kind of rubbish
Hilsa tales: the good, the bad and the ugly
Shorshe ilish and ilish machh bhaja are legends in their own right, but what about an ilish bharta, or korma?
Celebrating Gorumara, Bengal’s natural wonder
Gorumara is home to some of the richest animal and plant life in the country
‘It was the most dangerous time in my father’s life’
Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff recounts her father’s epic submarine journey
Netaji@125: Viewing India’s Subhas through the eyes of his daughter
Sampriti-A Bengali organisation in Germany aims to preserve Netaji’s legacy in Germany and Europe
JOLOSHREE -- The Restaurant Boat in Chandannagar
Chandannagar shows the way for River Tourism in Bengal
India’s Largest Buddha Statue is in the making in Kolkata
Sculptor Mintu Pal’s 100 feet tall ‘Reclining Buddha’ has created a buzz in Kolkata
State Tourism Department launches Bengal Himalayan Carnival
The carnival has come as a timely shot in the arm for the hills
Nabadwip, once a capital, now an amalgam of religion and history
Nabadwip was the capital of Bengal under Ballal Sen and Lakshman Sen
Did you know that Amrutanjan, the iconic pain balm, was founded in British ...
India’s favourite “Pain balm” and the freedom fighter who pioneered it
Serampore’s churches tell of its European past
The French, Portuguese, Dutch, and Danes, all had ‘kuthis’ here
Why did Satyen Bose not get the Nobel Prize despite his pathbreaking resear...
Remembering the genius on his death anniversary
Susunia Hill, Bankura’s ancient attraction
Susunia Hill is an ancient geographical formation located between Bankura and Purulia
Bhorai Kirtan – The dying music of Burdwan
How the Vaishnava cult gave rise to a traditional form of music and dance
By visiting the Sundarbans, you contribute to their preservation
The Sundarbans have often been called a natural safeguard for nearly 40 million people
Why has Bengal’s Mukherjee family maintained the Jallianwala Bagh tomb fo...
How their family head escaped the massacre
Artists from Bengal still rule at Christie’s Sale
Top selling Indian art at Christie’s is from Bengal
On your next trip to Darjeeling, watch out for film crews!
Once in great demand as a shooting location, Darjeeling is reclaiming that popularity
World’s 2nd city to enact anti-air pollution legislation in 1863
Lord Curzon took serious notice of infamous ‘Calcutta Smog’
Bengal’s traditional craft of making asanas can be traced to 7th century ...
Weaved meticulously by rural women of Bengal
Economist Jayati Ghosh appointed by the United Nations to a high-level advi...
Bengali scientist help fight economic challenges in a post-Covid world
Speech of the first Bengali Christian member of the Constituent Assembly
H.C. Mookerjee helped in drafting Indian constitution
National Voters’ Day, and how India votes
This year, the ECI has launched the e-EPIC on the occasion of National Voters’ Day
On National Tourism Day, Bengal is confident of a better year
This year, the theme of National Tourism Day is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’
Sumona Guha: The Bengali-American woman in Joe Biden’s administration
A Bengali Woman’s American journey
Malda, the ancient pride of of Bengal
Malda was once the hub of Bengal’s flourishing cotton and silk industries
How did Subhash Chandra Bose bring communal harmony in INA
He believed in co-existence of different faiths
The Mecca of Journalism lies in neglect
This is where Keshab Sen started the newspaper Indian Mirror
Visit Bishnupur not just for its temples, but for the Heemputul
Heemputul of Bishnupur seems to be enjoying a revival of sorts
Bengal’s traditional Sal leaf utensils
An eco-friendly craft that also helps generate employment as well
A magical cruise through the Sunderbans
Take a two-day boat trip through the world’s largest mangrove forests
Bengal’s mass immunisation success may aid Covid-19 vaccination
Covid-19 vaccination starts today in Bengal
Hetampur – the cultural heritage site of Birbhum
Hetampur is undoubtedly a tourist destination and a history lover’s delightful journey to the past
Sangeet Sarani --- Renaming the Kolkata Street where R.D. Burman was born
The iconic building where R.D Burman was born stands at 36/1, South End Park
Shankarpur, the still hidden jewel
This quiet fishing town has come into its own as a tourist destination
Better safe than Sorry: Sensitizing citizens on Road Safety
The importance of traffic rules and why it is necessary to abide by them
The art form called ‘nolen gur’, delivered to your doorstep
The delicate flavour of ‘nolen gur’ has remained an eternal Bengal favourite
Tributes to Ray, Soumitra, Ravi Shankar mark Kolkata Film Festival
The 26th Kolkata International Film Festival is now under way
It takes two to Tango – When British traditions met the native culture
From Masquerades to Bajra Rides
Bishnupur Music Festival gears up for another edition
Bengal’s only classical music gharana is alive and well
Painting that had the idea of Bharat Mata
How Abanindranath Tagore’s famous painting paved the way for an ideology
Karnasuvarna: The first capital of independent Bengal was in Murshidabad
Visiting the ruins of Shashanka
Across all its properties, the WBTDCL scripted a success story in the latte...
Despite the gloom of 2020, the state’s Tourism Department staged a remarkable turnaround in the second half of the year
“A good librarian has a task cut out for him”
Tagore explored the theme of libraries to a great extent
Take a tram ride, spread Covid awareness
Covid Care Network has brought together some of the city’s most distinguished names
Rabindranath Tagore’s love for a Library of Books
Tagore would have probably embraced modern developments of e-books and e-journals
LOOK BACK: Zamindars of 19th century Bengal, played Cricket with ‘Gora Sa...
Do you find a shadow of the movie Lagaan?
Lamahatta, the ‘accidental’ tourist destination
One of the newest entrants on Bengal’s tourism map, Lamahatta is unspoiled and picture perfect
LOOK BACK: Sabai Grass turns into exquisite art in the hands of Bengal’s ...
Grass to Glory – only Bengal can do it!
On Christmas Day, a glimpse of Bengal's old churches
Christianity came to Bengal in the 16th century, and brought with it some truly magnificent churches
Cancer survivor and cricket icon Arun Lal gives a shocking account on pappa...
Did you know diesel is used for rolling the pappads?
Bangla Sangeet Mela 2020 brings end-of-year cheer
Nearly 5,000 artistes are participating in the Sangeet Mela this year
‘Bonga Hathi’, a touch of Bishnupur in your home
Wish to bring home the essence of ancient Bengal to your living room?
Kolkata Christmas Festival gets underway
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the annual Christmas Festival at Allen Park
‘Duare Sarkar’ crosses 1 cr registration in 15 days
Swastha Sathi scheme is getting the maximum response
Covid or not, Kolkata will get its Christmas Carnival
Kolkata will end the year on a high with the Park Street Christmas Carnival 2020
Kolkata kicks off the winter with season’s first tourism fair
The Nandan complex has just hosted a tourism fair. Several more are scheduled across various districts
First to record the height of Mt. Everest
Radhanath Sikdar needed no computer for calculating the height of Mount Everest
Child and Infant Mortality rate reduced in Bengal
Bengal has considerably improved its Institutional Delivery Mechanism in Health
This winter, go places you have never been before
Three rarely frequented destinations in Bengal offer the chance of a perfect getaway
Bengali scientists get highest Infosys Awards
Scientists recognised for their contribution to Mathematics and Physics
The ‘fair’ season begins in Bengal
Like every year, the state government will organize winter fairs across the districts this year
The Bengali in Joe Biden’s cabinet
A boy from Kolkata may be one of the USA’s most influential government officials
The Nobel Prize news that came via Telegram
The gramophone record has had a deep connect with Rabindranath Tagore
Business conference on the Hooghly, anyone?
The state tourism department has launched an all new river cruise
Bengal sets a path breaking example in Plasma Therapy research
The results are certainly promising in Kolkata trials than they are in Delhi
God Particle Boson excited Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore describes Boson particle through Nataraj Nritya
Kolkata Police now takes Tejaswini online
Kolkata Police’s highly popular self-defence workshop for women goes virtual in pandemic times
Where in Bengal peacocks reign? Visit our very own Mayur Mahal
Bask in the glory of colourful plumes
New book of short stories boosts Bengal-Australia ties
Saheli Mitra is the only South Asian writer to feature in a prestigious new anthology of short stories
Animal rights redefined in colonial Bengal
When saving a dog in British Kolkata led to wrongful case against a native!
The Metro Bandhan First ever Metro-Bank tie up in Kolkata!
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Small Budget Big Film
Bengali film Ketu gets global recognition at Canada’s prestigious film festival
Hospitality and folk culture, Bengal’s perfect recipe for tourists
The next time you stay at a WBTDCL property, you may well be in for a cultural treat
As Darjeeling is set to host tourists again, let us look back at a few lost...
The Darjeeling agitation of 2017 cost the Queen of the Hills a few losses to its heritage
Soumitra and Nasiruddin in new film to address ‘intolerance’
The stalwarts join hands in movie 'Debotar Grash'
The Police Pathshala in Santiniketan
Officer-in Charge of Santiniketan Police Station as Police Didimoni
Exploring the forests of Kankrajhore
Off the beaten track, Kankrajhore is a perfect example of everything that embodies Jhargram
The perfect Tibetan monastery in the heart of Kolkata
Very few Kolkatans know about this Buddhist monastery and stupa on a quiet south Kolkata bye-lane
Order your Mango Magic online from The Bengal Store
Mango is the king of all Indian fruits, and we show you exactly what you can do with it
Kolkata gets its first F3 car racing team
Joba Racing Team, exclusive F3 Racing Team from Bengal launched
Swami Vivekananda believed Gautam Buddha was reborn as Christ
Why Swami Vivekananda thought Buddha and Christ are same?
Harmonium’ by Dwarkin created a revolution in Bengal’s musical journey
Who founded Dwarkin? Was it a Bengali or British company?
Is Ektara also played in Rajasthan and Sind?
It may be the oldest stringed instrument in the Indian subcontinent
Tyre Park- a unique art installation venture
Wealth from waste initiative by West Bengal Transport Corporation
Rishyap, from where you have the best Himalayan view
Unknown until the late 1990s, the little hamlet of Rishyap is today a gem of the mountains
Bishnupur Gharana travelled to Murshidabad
Radhika Prasad Goswami was appointed as the music teacher of Maharaja’s school
North Dinajpur still holds on to the tradition of masks
Diverse masks are made in different districts of West Bengal
The Doon was founded by Satish Ranjan Das
The premiere educational institution of the country was founded by a Bengali
A fierce historic battle was fought on Dalhousie Square
The battle that changed the course of Indian history
Earliest sketches of Kolkata by British landscape artists
Their sketches are indeed a living testimony
Landmark 19th century Calcutta High Court case of an ‘Unchaste Widow’ a...
How Kery Kolitani was harassed after she won the case
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‘Hindutva’ was propagated in Bengal in 19th century as a replica of Bha...
Not as religious fanatism
Lepchajagat, the land of golden silence
Not too many tourists visit Lepchajagat, which is what keeps its pristine serenity intact
Shantarakshita, Bengali Prince-turned-monk spread Buddhism even before Atis...
Tracing the history of spread of Buddhism in Tibet
Bengal school-girl’s virus-killing mask wins National Award
Ushers in hope for front line Covid 19 warriors
Why Bengal celebrated highly patriarchal ritual of Sindoor Khela after Dash...
Only married women were allowed
500-year-old Durga Puja that starts on Vijaya Dashami in Raigunj!
Balaichandi Durga Puja has a special purpose
Bengalis of Toronto GTA group celebrate Durga Puja through innovative lives...
New Virtual Puja celebrating women power
Connect with a Kolkata you’ve never seen before
The West Bengal Tourism Department is launching a unique tour of Kolkata, taking in some of the city’s most prominent heritage landmarks
Every inch of Kolkata’s ITC Royal Bengal is an ode to Bengal’s splendou...
Architecture reflects Bengal Aristocracy and its regal homes
No procession while Durga idols leave Kumartuli this year for the pandals
Individual delivery through idol makers
Maa Durga’s bhog cooked and offered by Muslims in 350-year-old Murshidaba...
The legacy of Muslims offering the first bhog still continues
Famous Chhanamukhi of Brahmanberia that transcended borders as Chhanar Murk...
The sweet that is needed for every festival of Bengal
All Durga Puja pandals will be containment zones – historic judgement by ...
Steps taken to ward off pandal hopping
Meet 9-year-old Ayush Nandi of Bagbazar, who made an exceptional Durga with...
The idol will be kept at Habib’s salon
Gouri Prasanna Majumdar, the golden man of Bengali ‘movie song’ nostalg...
Did he get his due recognition even during his lifetime?
On World Food Day, a look at World’s Food Programme that got Nobel Peace ...
WFP provided assistance to 100 million people in 88 countries last year
World’s first vegetarian soap ad with Rabindranath Tagore as model raised...
Why this vegetarian soap ad created hue and cry!
First Puja Special Train that ran in 1927 between Goalanda Ghat station and...
A leaf out of forgotten history
Post lockdown, tourism in Bengal tells a story of hope
As the state government's tourism properties reopen, many of them are witnessing a surge in occupancy rates
Sovabazar Rajbari is out of bounds this Durga Puja, so let’s go on a virt...
Pujo that started in 1757!
Kolkata’s iconic Double-Decker buses launched today! Brings Nostalgia bac...
CM Mamata Banerjee flags off this special service
Saraswati Sarkar, weaver of Nadia receives President’s Medal for her exqu...
Habibpur weaver’s labour of love gets national recognition
Nobel 2020 winner Roger Penrose’s theory based on Scientist Amal Raychaud...
Yet this Bengali scientist finds no mention
India’s largest floating Solar Power Plant to be set up in Bengal
Sagardighi will have the solar power plant!
Enjoy a peaceful Puja at Murshidabad, away from the big city
The Bohor Tourism Property at Baharampur offers you a chance to soak in historic
First Muslim feminist Begam Roquiah’s Sakhawat Memorial stands for women ...
Educator who dared women to dream
Roop Sanatan’s Roshokodombo still a favourite sweet of Bengal was first m...
Sweet that was patronized by Muslim rulers
We speak of Terracotta temples, but not of Terracotta mosques of Bengal! Hi...
Why and when were they built?
Music department of Don Bosco Kolkata, creates a global musical bond throug...
We are the World spreads message of love and unity
You now have a sweet reason to visit Santiniketan
The West Bengal Tourism Department is promoting signature dishes from all its properties
Robot Maria to manage crowds during Durga Puja in Kolkata
SB Park Durga Puja Committee comes up with innovation
K.C. Nag – the favourite Mathematics teacher who helped tide over Maths p...
Keshab Chandra Nag, author and educator
Century-old Tea Advertisement at the historical H.C. Dey tea stall of Dumdu...
Advertisement highlights importance of tea in fighting illness
Bengal’s Muslin in European courts! The Queen Fabric that awed all
Flourishing Muslin Trade of Bengal
Spend the Pujas at Bakkhali, without missing out on anjali and bhog
As you travel to Bengal's favourite holiday destinations, take the Puja with you
Sonali Mistry – the only lady two-wheeler mechanic of Kolkata
She wants to set up an institute to skill up girls
Kolkata’s teacher puts Bengal on international beauty pageant map as Mrs ...
Suparna Mukherjee is the beauty with brains
Pyari Charan Sircar wrote First English Book of Reading for native Indian c...
Pyari Charan Sircar and how he pioneered education
Durga Puja conducted tours by the Department of Tourism
West Bengal Tourism Department announces its Puja parikrama, 2020
Wrestler Gobor Goho defeated world champions but British refused him ‘Joh...
In 1913 he defeated world champ Jimmy Campbell in 1913
Fragile Bengali snacks crafted with designs of an alpona – dying art of G...
When artistry meets culinary delight!
On World Rivers Day, in search of the missing Saraswati River of Bengal. Di...
Tamluk port and the flowing Saraswati
Destination Jhargram, seat of Bengal's 'Rajput Malla' kings
There's much more to Jhargram than its forests, as a weekend trip will tell you
Oldest surviving auction house of India, Kolkata’s Russell Exchange!
Two brothers kept the hammer going
Lord Curzon was floored by Burdwan’s Sitabhog! Was it a sweet that Sita l...
Tracing the colonial journey of world-famous Sitabhog
When the Greeks came to try their luck in Kolkata! Where can you still find...
From Murgihatta to Kalighat
Six Bengali scientists win India’s Highest Science Award, Bhatnagar Puros...
Moment of pride for Bengal’s science community
On World Tourism Day, go local with pride
Given the travel bans worldwide owing to the Covid crisis, this year is a great one to explore our own state
Sonajhurir Haat, Santiniketan, reopens its golden doors
One of the star attractions of Santiniketan, Sonajhurir Haat has remained virtually unchanged through the years
Vidyasagar not just wrote Borno Parichay but several books on widow remarri...
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar brought liberalism in Bengali literature
Dr Sekhar Basu, leading nuclear scientist of India is no more!
Immense contribution to India’s nuclear submarine venture
Kolkata’s first three storied building, why was it called Writers’ Buil...
The building that harbours many historical events
Pragyasundari Devi turned Jorasanko Thakurbari kitchen to a centre of liber...
She wrote one of the first cookbooks of Bengal
Did you know Bengali is the official language of a faraway African country?...
People of Sierra Leone speak Bengali
Hilsa oil’s Omega 3 fatty acids help reduce COVID impact! International J...
Scientific study shows effect of Hilsa oil
Sarada Ranjan Ray was called W.G. Grace of India for popularizing Cricket
He was elder brother of Upendra Kishore Roychowdhury
Not just the deaf, everyone should learn the ‘Sign Language.’ Why?
Sign language helps in better communication even among children
Film tourism in Bengal follows the shooting trail to iconic locations
Thanks to a recent initiative by a Kolkata-based company, you can now travel to some of Bengal's most famous shooting locations
Kidderpore Tram Depot -- The oldest operational Tram Depot of Asia
The only Indian city where trams still ply
St. John Diocesan lost ‘college status’ for its student, freedom fighte...
She tried to assassinate the Governor General
Bengal's Pathasathi motels make your road trip even better
This state government initiative has resulted in a series of motels along the state's most travelled highways
Mahabharat and Mangal kabya trace the entry of mutton in Bengali kitchens!
How Mangsho Bhaat became a popular dish in Bengal
Suchitra Mitra – one who surrendered to Rabindranath Tagore and his songs...
Remembering on her birthday
Meet Prof Sumi Biswas, co-founder of SpyBiotech, that helps COVID vaccine r...
SpyBiotech’s Spy Catcher technology
IIT couple of Siliguri starts ‘Library on Wheels’ for children who have...
From competitive exams to regular lessons
How Human Rights preacher, the mighty British, tortured 15-year-old Sushil ...
In memory of a forgotten hero
New ‘Mesh’, developed by Dr Shantanu Sengupta and his team to ‘trap...
Infection detected in two-and-a-half minutes
Celebrating birth anniversary of one of India’s first modern painters –...
Gaganendranath Tagore took up painting quite late in life
From Gas Lights to Electricity – How Kolkata, the first British Indian ci...
Harrison Road was the first street to be lighted
Mathematician from 14th century Bengal, who was no less than human computer...
Subhankar Das and his made easy Subhankari formula
Majestic Murshidabad, the capital that the British destroyed
Once one of the grandest cities in the world, Murshidabad still reminds us of its former eminence
Which was Kolkata’s First Road? And which was the first road with a footp...
How the first road of Kolkata stopped Maratha bargis from invading
As Digha reopens for tourists, a road trip is in order
Now that tourists are once again making their way to Digha, why not book a stay at Dighali?
Light Makers of Chandannagar and legendary Sridhar Das. How illumination ar...
From 6.2 lights to LED
Chander Pahar’s Diego Alvarez- a real life character or a fictional?
Why did Bibhutibhushan choose a Portuguese explorer?
Bengal’s Rani Bhavashankari, called Raibaghini by Akbar was no less than ...
She defeated Pathans and Mughals
Dr Kanak Saha and his team discovers one of the earliest galaxies in extrem...
Ending dark age of the Universe and finding light
Barwari Durga Puja first started in Bengal to uphold Swadeshi sentiments wi...
Birashtami Puja and Khadi exhibitions created patriotic feelings
In North Bengal's forests, Aranya waits to welcome you
North Bengal's magnificent forests are only a drive away
Don Bosco Liluah – set up in 1937 under the ideology of a Saint from Ital...
Saint John Bosco’s contribution to upliftment of needy children
Wooden owls and dolls of Burdwan’s Natungram – Bengal’s craftsmen at ...
State government develops Natungram as Rural Craft Hub
Did you know Warren Hastings founded Digha and called it ‘Brighton of the...
The British were carried away by Digha’s pristine beaches and blue sea
Priyaranjan Sarkar – Bengal’s flag collector, picks thrown away Indian ...
Team of youths from different districts have now joined him
Weavers of Phulia create record by depicting entire Ramayan on one Taant Sa...
Guided by President’s Award winner Biren Kumar Basak
Bongaon’s Kumudini High School celebrates centenary uniquely by bringing ...
School set up during Swadeshi era
World’s first women’s liberation journal by Dwarkanath Ganguly, who fou...
He who wanted all Indian women to be literate
Maithon, a rare combination of technology and natural beauty
Maithon was independent India’s first hydel power plant. It is also one of the most beautiful weekend destinations you can find
Sunil Gangopadhyay - None in Bengali literature reinterpreted history so po...
On his birth anniversary, remembering Sunil
Terracotta water bottles, your healthy lifestyle option
Not only are terracotta bottles healthy, they are pocket-friendly too
Dum Dum’s Sujoy Ghosh wins gold medal at International Yoga Olympic! He h...
This year the event was held online
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one. Tribute to Mother...
Loving and caring soul that is still alive
Rituparno Ghosh special, Part 2: 'Ritu was never the interfering kind'
Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh
Birbhum’s Mirati will no more have Pranab Mukherjee during Durga Puja thi...
He who believed Bengal is an assimilation of cultures
India’s first Science Association set up by Bengali physician Mahendralal...
Indian Association for Cultivation of Science to popularize science
Do fusion recipes like Ilish Biriyani kill flavour of the queen of fishes, ...
What do food lovers say?
Kolkata’s Hare School, the oldest Western-styled school of Asia still sta...
Why did David Hare build this school?
Vishnu on a playing card, the 'Dashabataar tash' of Bishnupur
A nearly 500-year-old art form of Bengal needs our support to survive
Brindaban Chanda, the one-man army fighting for a dying art
The traditional art of making lac dolls will soon become extinct without our support
Paresh Lal Roy - Father of Indian Boxing, was 1914 Bantamweight champion of...
Trained by famous English coach Billy Childs since age of 10!
Bengal gets big-time investment! Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio invests Rs ...
Largest to come up in Digha
Century-old Mecha Sandesh of Beliatore still survives the test of time
Loaded with health benefits, this sweet is Bengal’s pride
Prakriti Bhavan, a little gem of a museum
Rabindranath Tagore's vision comes alive in this unique museum dedicated to Nature
Bengal Umbrella’s uber cool journey --- brand K.C. Paul is any Bengali’...
How was the brand set up that has reached the world over?
Adventurous journey of globetrotter ‘Shingara’ from Central Asia to Ben...
From where did our favourite Phoolkopir Shingara land up in Bengal?
Zamindars of 19th century Bengal, played Cricket with ‘Gora Sahibs’ as ...
Do you find a shadow of the movie Lagaan?
Virtual tour to live stream animals twice a day from
Have fun sitting within the safety of your homes
Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya who built Jaipur, India’s first ...
He was chief architect in Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh’s court
Dulal er Taal Misri – Bengali entrepreneur’s sweet taste of success
Dulal Chandra Bhar started the business in his teens
St. Andrew’s Church, Darjeeling's history cast in stone
Nothing, not even lightning strikes and earthquakes, have been able to diminish the beauty of this Anglican church
ITC Royal Bengal adds green feather to its cap
Luxury hotel ITC Royal Bengal has earned the prestigious LEEDS Platinum certification thanks to its eco-friendly practices
Bengali scientist Anindya Bagchi makes a breakthrough in treating deadly pa...
CU alumnus Bagchi now heads the team at Sanford Institute of USA
Bamabodhini Patrika of 19thcentury Bengal gave women of the Andarmahal a sp...
The journal opened the window to women emancipation
Is Basusree shutting down? The movie hall that screened premiere of Pather ...
Iconic movie hall of Kolkata that made memories
Wooden polo balls of Deulpur were once exported to UK, US and Australia
What happened to the Polo Ball Makers of Bengal?
Manasi Mridha, Kolkata’s first pink cab driver was abandoned by her dad f...
Tale of struggle since childhood
First professional female photographer of Bangladesh, Sayeeda Khanum, who b...
The Lady with the Camera
Tote bags, a perfect blend of beauty and utility
Our range of eco-friendly, block printed tote bags truly reflect the heritage of Bengal
Lost in divine lunacy, the Bauls of Santiniketan
Scattered across many parts of West Bengal, Bauls nevertheless have a spiritual home in Santiniketan
First neo-realistic movie of India was Nemai Ghosh’s Chhinnamool
The film attained wide acclaim in Russia but not in India
Timeless and priceless voice- Debabrata Biswas
The man who brought a different meaning to Rabindrasangeet
State-owned Tantuja goes online to support weavers of Bengal
Aggressive online marketing to help weavers during COVID-19
The state government has brought several measures to look after the Senior ...
On World Senior Citizen’s Day a look at the elderly population
Murshidabad’s Kherur Mosque, a vision in terracotta
Though the terracotta temples of Bengal have received greater fame, the state’s terracotta mosques came earlier
Bengal’s favourite Phuchka was introduced by the Magadha dynasty or by Dr...
The debate still continues
Zamor, slave boy from Bengal played a major role in bringing down Bastille ...
How he got inducted in the court of French Royalty
Moichhara, Bengal's very own fertility ritual
A little known, yet centuries-old tradition is still alive and well in many parts of the state
Walking among the clouds at Delo
Long known as an attraction near Kalimpong, Delo is carving a niche for itself as an independent destination
KP constable Arup Mukherjee called ‘Shobor Pita’ for supporting Purulia...
Selected for global award ‘Bravo International Book of World Records’
P.C. Mukherjee, the Bengali archaeologist who discovered Kapilavastu defeat...
He had no formal education in archaeology but had a hunger
Boat Makers of Balagarh --- holding on to 500-year-old craft of hand buildi...
Stuck in a timeless ¬island amidst currents of change
The first female serial killer of Bengal, Troilokya Devi, seven years befor...
1883 recorded gruesome killings by this cunning woman
When Feluda’s Sidhu Jyatha Harindranath Chattopadhyay turned lyricist of ...
He sang his way to prison captured by the British
Kolkata in a box, filled with that special brand of magic
Artist Uday Deb has created an evocative set of fridge magnets designed to celebrate the essence of Kolkata
Let’s be self-reliant, let’s be independent where it is much needed!
West Bengal government’s meaningful self-reliant projects
Trailblazer Nilima Ghosh was first female Indian athlete to compete at Olym...
Ghosh- a part of the annals of sports history
Remember Jharna Fountain Pen? Bengali entrepreneur F.N. Gooptu’s self-rel...
Challenging British industrialists!
The fascinating birds of Kulik Bird Sanctuary
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary is gradually gaining in popularity
‘Dive & Duck’ – not Cricket, but Duck Catching Competition, a herita...
Where and how is it still practiced?
Nadia’s Narayan Majumdar who set up a Dairy Empire and cycled miles to co...
Success story of Red Cow Dairy Pvt Limited
The amazing natural heritage of Jaldapara
Famous for the one-horned rhino, Jaldapara is a treasure trove of other attractions as well
Kolkata’s Raunak and Neha topped India’s Civil Service Exam this year!
Students from Bengal shine in civil services exam
Human-Pachyderm conflict is well tackled in Bengal leading to increase in e...
How is state forest department tackling the issue
Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen would be incomplete without Jahar Roy’s epic portr...
Immortal comedian of Bengali movie world
Mukutmanipur, the charm never fades
Mukutmanipur’s reputation as the perfect weekend destination has strengthened over time
Bengalis who fought in World War I and the first ‘only Bengali’ British...
It was in August 1924 a monument was built by British in their memory
Paying homage to the soil
Every year, the ‘Halokarson’ ceremony at Sriniketan reminds us of Tagore’s commitment to the soil and those who cultivate it.
NKDA to hold training camps for Cyclist Enthusiasts of New Town
Cycle is the answer to modern mode of transport
Creator of ‘Katum Kutum’ miniature series, Abanindranath took art to ne...
Medium of colours and alpona stimulated him
West Bengal launches tele-education helpline for school students
The helpline is primarily intended for those students who are unable to avail online classes and learning
Celebrating Tagore, and the legacy we have inherited
Rabindranath Tagore’s death anniversary as observed at Santiniketan over the years, seen through the lens of Tanmoy Chatterjee
P.N. Bose was first Indian geologist who found India’s vast iron-ore depo...
Leading to industrial revolution in the country
Biotechnologist from Kolkata part of NASA’s Mars Mission
The mission will investigate the ancient environment on Mars
Gita De – versatile actress who was lauded even by Laurence Olivier
Loving and caring person in real life
The unspoilt beauty of the Ayodhya Hills
For sheer natural charm, few destinations can rival Purulia’s Ayodhya Hills
Bengal Chemical launches new hand sanitizer on Prafulla Chandra Ray’s bir...
India’s first pharmaceutical company
Musical genius Kishore Kumar was a prankster even in his school days!
Remembering the gifted musician on his birth anniversary
Unique afforestation drive – Sundarbans’ women get paid to nurture sapl...
One lakh saplings to be planted and nurtured
Bengal seeks to improve the homestay experience
Thanks to a revised policy, the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal can now make the homestay tourism even better.
Bengal CMO wins highest Skoch Award for unique E-Samadhan portal
Addressing public grievances online
‘Lota’ and ‘Macha’: Bengal’s football legacy
As East Bengal football club celebrates its centenary, a look at how the famed East-Mohan rivalry has evolved
Unique craft of Bengal – Nakshi Pakha that was popularized during British...
Visit to the ‘Pakha Gram’ of Bengal
25 years ago on 31st July, India’s first mobile call was made from Kolkat...
Chief Minister Jyoti Basu spoke on this call!
Giant century-old Baobab tree replanted successfully at Botanical Gardens
Almost uprooted by Cyclone Amphan
Today is the day in 1911, when Mohun Bagan lifted IFA shield crushing Engli...
Remembering the barefooted warrior players
Even after Amphan, tiger population in Sundarbans is on the rise! What’s ...
Tiger population in Bengal shows a healthy graph
New COVID call centres in Kolkata with patients who battled and won the fig...
To help create awareness and patients
North Kolkata’s Biswakosh Lane and tale of Bengal’s first Encyclopaedia...
Where is this iconic street?
Bengali scientists of IIT Kgp develop portable low-cost COVID test kits
At only Rs 400, the results will be out in an hour!
Lt Kanad Bhattacharya – the Bengali who fought from the front at Kargil W...
Today is Kargil Vijay Diwas or Kargil Day!
‘Mask Up Kolkata’ --Kolkata Police starts unique campaign to fight Covi...
Awareness message to anthem by Usha Uthup is being used for the ‘ Mask Up Kolkata’ campaign
‘Safe Home’ Covid-19 treatment in West Bengal
Rs 3,500 run by a team of doctors and COVID-19 survivors
‘I will go to the top.. the top.. the top’ and that’s what Uttam Kuma...
What catapulted the actor to a screen sensation over generations?
Dr Sushovan Banerjee who treats poor for Re 1 gets his name in the Guinness...
He has treated the highest number of patients
Meet Barun ‘Bicky’ Chakraborty, CU graduate who built largest Swedish H...
How he set up the Elite Hotels
Dr Senjuti Saha, first Bengali microbiologist to be appointed in WHO board
Dhaka microbiologist to head Polio Transition Independent Monitoring Board
Exotic and endangered animal babies born during pandemic in Bengal’s zoos...
Red Panda and Anaconda reproduce and add to the population
Did you know the founder of Sreeleathers was a freedom fighter in Surya Sen...
The brand that revolutionized footwear industry in India
Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee leads mass COVID-19 awareness campaign in r...
Celebrity messages help create awareness better
Class X student of Bengal launches ‘Drishti App’ on google to counter C...
Drishti will help video calls and chat with 100 people at a time
Librarian Tushar Mandal of Malda serves book-lovers through innovative PDF ...
New route to book reading
Three students from Bengal help in Mangrove Conservation in a unique way
Distributing saplings for free through social media
Bengal imports 8 Cobas machines to test a lakh COVID-19 samples a day
Machines will come from Sweden
KMC brings ‘Mist Cannon Machine’ to sanitize Kolkata Streets
Help remove Corona infected droplets during pandemic
Sumantra Chatterjee-- First Indian Neuroscientist to get prestigious EMBO h...
Global accolade for Bengali scientist’s path-breaking research
Bengal celebrates Youth Skill Day with unique Yuvasree project and Employme...
Channelizing youth potential for a better tomorrow
Durgapur teacher becomes first person to be India’s COVID 19 vaccine tria...
Chiranjit Dhibar to be given dose this week
Abheek Arjun Dutta sells his popular stories online to help Amphan victims
Unique way to garner donations
Visva Bharati University gets 2nd campus at Tagore’s Nainital retreat
The house where he took daughter Renuka before her death
Meet Kolkata’s ‘Mask Man’ who sells masks at wedding venues to create...
Rajarshi Das supports several craftsmen in this venture
Was it the British who named Kolkata’s favourite Mughlai paratha?
How did this delicacy make its way to Bengal
Bengal’s Haldia Petrochemicals makes the biggest overseas acquisition of ...
Taking over US based tech giant Lummus Technology!
PK De Sarkar, the Bengali who taught India how to master the language of En...
His grammar books are still the highest sellers
Modern entrepreneurs can take lessons from Motilal Seal – the richest Bab...
First businessman to trade with Australia and use steamships
Griffon vultures of Rajabhatkhawa return with a flock of rare vultures from...
Bengal’s vultures dared to fly over to Pakistan and bring their hordes
A day before Guru Purnima, let us take a virtual tour of Mogalmari in Benga...
Buddhist site that also acted as a major international trade route
JU students make lethal masks that will kill COVID-19 virus! Soon to come t...
Uses simple technology of static electricity
Meet Chandra Sekhar Kundu, the ‘Foodman’ of Sundarbans
Computer Science teacher who runs community kitchens to feed the poor
‘Made in Bengal’— how Shabar women turned self-reliant by cultivating...
Mangoes are now being exported
When the Biswa Bangla flag flew atop Mt Kilimanjaro
Cyclist Ujjwal Pal conquers the highest peak of Africa
Water bus service between Chandernagar and Kolkata flagged off this mornin...
Relief to commuters of Chandernagore and adjoining places
Happy Doctors’ Day – Doctors of Calcutta Medical College save a 94-year...
Great job done by the team of doctors!
Monsoon Getaways close to Kolkata that are ready to accept tourists post CO...
Head back to nature as life unlocks
‘Just Baked!’ How a boy from Burdwan set up Bisk Farm, challenging big ...
Krishnadas Pal and his dreams
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis – one of the greatest statisticians of India...
Remembering the genius on Statistics Day
Five Bengali youths generate business buzz with ‘Drivers for Me’ app
This students start up will encourage many more to follow their path
Bankim Chandra’s Devi Chaudhurani still alive in a Jalpaiguri Temple
Devi Chadhurani and Bhabani Pathak might have led the Sanyasi Movement
Eminent author and journalist Nimai Bhattacharya’s death will leave a dee...
He will meet his ‘Memsaheb’ in heaven
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Dr Ajoy Mistry turns a boat into his chamber to treat Amphan victims in rem...
GB Inspiration of the week!
The mathematician from Bengal who was India’s first Election Commissioner...
Sukumar Sen was a genius
‘Three Musketeers’ employ 200 jobless tailors for mask & PPE units in D...
Turning COVID-19 into an opportunity
‘Hakuna Matata’ --- yet the Treeman faced several worries enroute Kibo ...
Many trekkers fell ill due to altitude sickness
Head to Bengal’s Hilsa hotspots this monsoon
From Diamond Harbour to Kolaghat, this year its raining Hilsa
ISKCON virtual Rathayatra to reach more than 25,000 homes!
Stay at home and enjoy the Rathayatra celebrations
First ever linguistic movement for Bangla, started in Manbhum, leading to f...
To save Bengali from Hindi domination
Remembering yoga guru Bishnu Charan Ghosh who took yoga to the Western Worl...
On World Yoga Day a GB special
Deepest annular solar eclipse of the century can be seen today!
Kolkata will get to see a partial solar eclipse post 9am
Infamous Marichjhapi Massacre – when they turned refugees in their own la...
Remembering on World Refugee Day
Amartya Sen to be awarded the 2020 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
His work on issues around global justice recognised
How did the Chinese land up in Kolkata and Bengal?
On the wake of Indo-China conflict, a look at Chinese immigrants of Bengal
Treeman Diaries: Cycling to the top of ‘Chander Pahar’
When Ujjwal Pal left the last camp to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro
Director Kamaleshwar Mukherjee dons the doctor’s coat to treat poor patie...
When a qualified doctor turned filmmaker finds his call
Kolkata’s E-buses get international recognition from International Energy...
Kolkata is the only city in India to be featured
Asima’s Pathshala for Amphan hit school children of Kultali
Housewife who keeps the candle of knowledge burning still
Treeman’s Diary: ‘Green Wheels’ reaches 500 schools across the globe ...
Ujjwal Pal was mistaken as a Tanzanian
Girindrasekhar Basu, first Psychoanalyst of South Asia, who challenged Freu...
He was the first PhD in Psychology from India
Hooghly’s poor tribal girl Chandmani Hembrom is an extraordinary musical ...
She gets chance in Indian Idol and Bollywood for her songs
In search of a forgotten zamindari --- Parbatipur near Bolpur is a historic...
Non-descript village steeped in 17th century history
Happy Birthday Hemanta Mukherjee: Did you know the singer was also a film p...
Produced Mrinal Sen’s Neel Akasher Neechey and many Bollywood hits
Jalpaiguri’s Maxima Toppo uses street plays to create Corona awareness fo...
Toppo uses local Sadri language to motivate masses
Respect the Elderly --- Will their place be only on the roads or old age ho...
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Howrah College girl spends her Kanyashree stipend to feed 70 starving famil...
Rina Khatun is an inspiration!
Raigunj teacher creates social distancing awareness in markets with Corona ...
From Corona scissors to sanitization
The dying art of exquisite stone carving of Susunia in Bankura
Breathing life into cold stone deftly!
Salute! Birbhum’s small-farmer Maniruddin sells all his produce to feed p...
He is our new-age messiah
Kolkata’s famous sweet shop brings ‘Immunity Sandesh’ laden with herb...
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick’s new sweet
Bijoy Singha – the prince of Bengal who went on to rule Sri Lanka!
How did a Bengali prince reach Srilanka?
Artificial nests set on trees in Howrah to help nestling birds post cyclone...
Many nests were broken and eggs destroyed
KUDOS! Students of Asansol Engineering college invent ‘touchless switches...
Will help in reducing spread of COVID-19 through surface touch
The Treeman’s Diary --- Reaching atop Mt Kilimanjaro on a cycle
Ujjwal Pal and his physical challenges on this breath-taking adventure
Kolkata creates milestone: Critical COVID patient recovers after Ecmo suppo...
24-year-old girl brought back to life and discharged yesterday
Bengal’s Dhaniakhali saree and dhoti are going global
Simple, yet comfortable, they are answer to Indian summer
Villagers of Birbhum still craft Bengal’s indigenous toy ‘Taalpatar Sep...
Tug-of-war between traditional toys and modern gadgets
First graphic novel series on Mahabharata based on 'Critical edition'
Artist from Bengal-- Sankha Banerjee’s path breaking initiative
Supriya’s ‘Lockdown Kitchen’ serves free meals to families of patient...
Daily feeding around 350 people for free
The Treeman’s Diary --- Ujjwal Pal on his cycle beyond Mt Kilimanjaro
Tale of a nature-lover cyclist on a mission
Director Basu Chatterjee is no more – the man who brought middle-class on...
Big loss to the film fraternity
Tree Savers of Maidan! Children of a Rugby Team save damaged trees
Amphan had partially damaged or uprooted many trees of Maidan
Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to be headed by Krishnendu Maju...
The first ‘man of colour to get this post’